PB, you might try the Levis 522. Fok tipped me off to jeans w/ a wide upper and slightly tapered legs. The Levis are a pretty cheep version and so very comfortable. They have a high rise, something like 12.5" front, 17" back, on size 33". I got the gray pair w/ 1% lycra. Wore them on 24 hr trip to Asia and have never been more comfy. Tempted to buy them in other colors, like the dark blue one w/ 30% wool, 70 cotton, but I've recently gotten a hemp pair from Luxire and ordered a couple from Lawless, all based on those 522s.
I think I've only ever specified single forward pleat or flat front, hem width, and belt loops or side adjusters.

Yeah, I just think jean in this manner look weird, almost like costume period pieces. I also can't imagine wearing a high waist without also wearing suspenders, which is something really too costumey for jeans, imo. I just brave the low rise tapered leg. The only pair of jeans I own are the Levi 1978 501's in black.

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PB, your shirt sleeves are looking rather long....

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Or the cuff looks loose.

It was actually a brand new shirt when the pic was taken so it hadn't shrunk up yet. Also, I have since gotten smaller suspenders so the clasps aren't so high up.

Personal opinion here but forward/regular pleats work and look best when you are willing to wear a higher rise and have a smaller hip/seat circumference. Higher rise than a plain front and a bit higher than reverse pleats.

Reverse look cleaner IMO and are more flattering if you have a bit of belly or wider hips. Regular pleats are generally paired with on seam side pockets which are my least favorite.

Hard to beat reverse pleats and a well made single pipe besom front pocket for the way they fit and look. The besom pocket pretty much disappears and won't bow away from the body. It lays very flat and stays closed.

Pleated trousers are like double breasted jackets. If not cut, fitted and proportioned well, they look like crap.

I agree and prefer reverse pleats myself to forward, even though I shouldn't.